Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 July 2017
371. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has satisfied himself regarding the submitted observation in respect of the foreshore lease planning application (details supplied) on Galway Bay given that the Commission had no comment to make; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33324/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraForeshore licensing issues are a matter for the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government under the Foreshore Acts.
The case as referred to by the Deputy relates to an application by the Marine Institute to that Minister for the renewal of a lease for the Marine and Renewable Energy test site at Galway Bay, not for the construction of an electricity generating station. Details of the lease application are available on the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government website.
As Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, I have no role in relation to the preparation of submissions by consultees under the Foreshore Acts, including submissions by statutory bodies and independent regulators under the aegis of my Department.
